Help- Russian medal

Hillbilly · 01-20-2011, 01:03 PM

Does anyone know anything about this brass medal?
Thanks

RedBanner1920 · 01-20-2011, 01:15 PM

Most likely a jetton to commemorate the February revolution. I am almost certain that it is not communist. There are many different kinds of jettons and pins from 1917 with different designs and leaders or generals on them. But i don't think these are official Gov't medals from the provisional gov't. Most likely just patriotic items people may have worn. Any other guesses?

Pobeda45 · 01-20-2011, 01:46 PM

This is a good one. It is a jetton manufactured by the Kuchkin factory in Moscow, and comes from the "Temporary Government" period of Feb 1917-Oct 1917. This one, and a related one with a warrior slaying the dragon (attached), are considered by collectors to be "jettons with medal status." Most likely, they were not sold--one popular theory was that they were given to troops departing to the front. I'd love to own one of these myself, enjoy it!

George

Pobeda45 · 01-20-2011, 02:02 PM

Here are a couple of other Kuchkin factory jettons in my collection. They were quite beautifully done, and from a very romantic time in Russia's history. From the research I've done, all tracks of the factory proprietor, Kuchkin, have been lost after the revolution.

George

01-20-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
RedBanner1920 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jerusalem Age: 42 Posts: 76	Re: Help- Imperial russian medal Most likely a jetton to commemorate the February revolution. I am almost certain that it is not communist. There are many different kinds of jettons and pins from 1917 with different designs and leaders or generals on them. But i don't think these are official Gov't medals from the provisional gov't. Most likely just patriotic items people may have worn. Any other guesses?

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